Lot n° 93
Estimation :
35000 - 40000
EUR
Very important and magnificent silk GHOUM carpet, (Iran), Sh - Lot 93
Very important and magnificent silk GHOUM carpet, (Iran), Shah period, circa 1965
Silk velvet on silk foundation.
Density of 560,000 knots per square meter.
On a pinkish-beige field, a pavement composed of a multitude of medallions with multi-lobed, old-gold "molded" frames. The medallions are ivory, decorated with multicolored floral bouquets. They are interspersed with "molded" interlacing floral ornamentation. Two old-gold counter-borders with brick latticework and stylized ivory florets, highlighted with eight ivory and bluish bands of flower garlands, frame the main pinkish-beige border, adorned with undulating leafy branches supporting majestic ivory floral compositions, standing out amidst polychrome flowering stems. Old gold exterior braid with chess pieces. Extremely rare palace dimension and great distinction.
Dimensions: 620 x 420 cm.
Bibliography :
- Carpets by R. BECHIRIAN pages 165, 167
- Le livre du tapis by Fabio FORMENTON (pm) pages 181, 182, 183
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